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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051325 wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Work Session May 13, 2025 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman William Morris, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Duncan "Eddie" Jaggers, Commissioner Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Brent Trout, County Manager Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Nicol called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am. Vice Chairman Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. Chairman Nicol called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Jaggers made a motion to approve the agenda as published. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners: 1. Call to order — Chairman Matt Nicol 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Vice Chairman Bill Morris 3. Consider any additions and/or deletions to the published agenda. 4. Opioid Task Force and Settlement Dollars Information Session for Local Municipalities 5. North Harnett Transit Study Presentation and discuss a request to consider approving/endorsing the North Harnett Transit Study recommendations; Barry Blevins, General Services Director and Shelby Powell, CAMPO Deputy Director 6. Discuss Modivcare Transportation; Barry Blevins, General Services Director 7. Discuss a request to hold a public hearing and consider approval of the FY 2027 5311 Administrative Grant preapplication documents as requested by NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT)/Integrated Mobility Division (IMD); Barry Blevins, General Service Director 8. Discuss a request for approval to enter into a contract with Southern Software to replace the present Sheriffs Office records management software and 911 Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; Gary McNeill, Major Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Pagel of 8 9. Development Services briefing on upcoming public hearings: • Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2504-0001 from the RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District Landowner / Applicant: Central Carolina Equity Partners, LLC; 5.22 +/- acres; Pin #0610-98-3186.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Upper Little River Township; Intersection of SR # 1265 (Cool Spring Road) & US 421N. • Proposed Text Amendment: Case # PLAN 2504-0002 Applicant: Harnett County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article III., Sections: 3.2.1 A; 3.2.1 B; 3.2.1 C; 3.2.1 D; 3.2.2.C; 5.3 ; 5.4.1.B; 8.4.1.13.4; Article V., Section 11.6.2.B.e; Article VI., Sections: 6.1.A; 6.1.B; 6.2; 6.3.C; 6.4.2; 6.5.1.H; 6.5.2.A; 6.6.A; 6.7.1.A; 6.7.1.B; 6.7.2.A, 6.7.2.13 ;6.7.2.0 ;6.7.2.D; 6.7.2.G ;6.7.3.A ;6.7.3.B; 6.7.3.0 ; 6.7.3.D; 6.7.3.E; Article XI., Sections: 4.3.1.5; 4.3.2.A.5; 10.2.2; & 10.4; &; Article XIV., Section 2.2. 10. Broadband Update and Ripple Fiber Introduction; Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer 11. Discuss a request to approve a project ordinance for the Jetport Hangar Project; Brad Abate, Jetport Director 12. Discuss the recommended FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget; Brent Trout, County Manager and Lisa McFadden, Assistant County Manager 13. Discuss and consider a request for approval of a letter of support for Harnett County's zip code initiative and enlisting support from congressional colleagues for House Bill 3095; Brent Trout, County Manager **please note action may be taken on this item** 14. Discuss and consider a Resolution Opposing House Bill 765; Brent Trout, County Manager **please note action may be taken on this item** 15. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees. 16. County Manager's Report — Brent Trout, County Manager • May 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Review • Upcoming meetings and invitations 17. Closed Session 18. Adjourn Coley Price, Deputy County Manager and Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney provided an Opioid Task Force and Settlement Dollars information session for local municipalities. The session included the following information: • Harnett County will receive upwards of $11,000,000 distributed over 18 years, from Fiscal Year 2022-23 through Fiscal Year 2038-39, through a Memorandum of Agreement with North Carolina • $215,000 has been allocated to the Medication -Assisted Treatment/Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT/MOUD) program in the Harnett County Detention Center • $20,000 has been allocated to the purchase of Narcan for community Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 2 of 8 distribution, including the School System • $35,000 has been allocated for Recovery Alive • $230,463.20 for NCHRC for years 2 and 3 of a three-year contract • Timeline o January 2025 — hired a new coordinator • Subcommittees • Narcan Distribution • Recovery Alive o Harm Reduction • Inducted 31 people into the MOUD program • Served 29 people on continuation • Placed 15 people on taper protocol • Released 145 harm reduction kits • Released 71 resources to people who presented with having a substance use disorder but not opiate related • Sent 1 young man via bus to treatment in Knoxville, TN who is not only is receiving treatment for a year but has since been baptized as well. • 1 young lady has reached 5 months of being in the community since being released from the detention center and has continued her treatment. She is currently pregnant and healthy, and has obtained housing and employment. o North Carolina HARM Reduction Over the weekend of April 18, 2025 there were four overdoses from opioids. Two people requested help: • One person received naloxone, FTS, education, and a referral to treatment. • One patient received naloxone, FTS, XTS, education, and linkage to inpatient detox intake. • The patient completed the inpatient treatment is has been moved out to PEER support treatment • Total Doses Distributed — 766 • Harnett County Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Opioid Overdose: February 2025 Update • Harnett County Fentanyl Positive Deaths 2024 Year -to -Date • Harnett County ED Visits for Overdose involving medications for Drugs with dependency potential • Suspected overdose deaths, North Carolina Office of Chief Medical Examiner Data: February 2025 • North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) • Recovery Alive • Main Accomplishments to date • What's Next Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 3 of 8 Commissioner McKoy thanked Mr. Price and Attorney Appel for their hard work. Commissioner McKoy requested staff contact the District Attorney for a meeting regarding an expungement program. Chairman Nicol opened up a comment period for local municipalities and the following people spoke: 1. Snow Bowden, Town Manager, Town of Erwin, thanked staff for their hard work and stated I think it is a good plan. 2. Barbara Hollerand, Town Manager, Town of Coats stated this has been very informative and thanked staff for their hard work. Barry Blevins, General Services Director, introduced Shelby Powell, Deputy Director for CAMPO. Ms. Powell presented the following information: • Capital Area MPO • Study Purpose • Recap • Transit -Supportive Patterns • Trip Distribution • Phase 1 — Public Engagement • Service Types Evaluation • Proposed Service Area • Phase 2 — Public Engagement • Phase 2 — Public Engagement Results • Proposed Service o Microtransit with External Connections o Flexible o Scalable o Combines aspects of other service types explored o Does not need any fixed infrastructure (in the short term) o Option to use existing HARTS fleet (in the short term) o Provide connections to high demand locations outside of the immediate service area o Connections to regional transit • Implementation • Phased Implementation Plan • Study Next Steps • Benefits and Opportunities • Advancing Microtransit in Harnett County Ms. Powell stated as community needs evolve, so must our approach to public transportation. The results of this study clearly show strong local interest in microtransit as a flexible, Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 4 of 8 accessible, and context -appropriate mobility solution. We urge public officials to: • Consider transit as a service that becomes necessary with the growth of an area. • Assess local funding potential for transit. State and federal grants are inconsistent. • Advance the recommendations of this study to implementation stage. • Improve economic participation of low-income, car -deficient households, people who cannot drive (teens, seniors, young adults) through transit. • Champion statewide and federal transit funding initiatives to ensure consistent funding streams (similar to roadways). Ms. Powell requested the board consider approving/endorsing the North Harnett Transit Study recommendations. Discussion including funding and grant opportunities. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda to endorse the North Harnett Transit Study recommendations. A copy of the power point presentation is attached. (Attachment 1) Barry Blevins, General Services Director reviewed information regarding Modivcare Transportation. Modivcare is a non -emergency medical transportation broker. Mr. Blevins shared why they are interested in having discussions with Modivcare, which has been operating in Harnett County since 2021 with Medicaid transformation. Consensus of the Board is to allow staff to continue negotiating an agreement with Modivcare Transportation and place it on the next consent agenda. Mr. Blevins also reviewed a request for approval of the FY 2027 5311 Administrative Grant preapplication documents as requested by NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) / Integrated Mobility Division (IMD). Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Gary McNeill, Major, reviewed a request for approval to enter into a contract with Southern Software to replace our present Sheriffs Office records management software and 911 CAD software. The funding sources will be 911 telephone funds, Asset Forfeiture fund and the Sheriffs Office Capital Fund. The total cost of the project will be approximately $905,000.00. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Sarah Arbour, Planner Il, provided a briefing on the following upcoming public hearings: • Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2504-0001 from the RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District Landowner / Applicant: Central Carolina Equity Partners, LLQ 5.22 +/- acres; Pin #0610-98-3186.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Upper Little River Township; Intersection of SR # 1265 (Cool Spring Road) & US 421N. • Proposed Text Amendment: Case # PLAN 2504-0002 Applicant: Harnett Hamett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 5 of 8 County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article III., Sections: 3.2.1 A; 3.2.1 B; 3.2.1 C; 3.2.1 D; 3.2.2.C; 5.3 ; 5.4.1.13; 8.4.1.13.4; Article V., Section 11.6.2.B.e; Article VI., Sections: 6.1.A; 6.1.B; 6.2; 6.3.C; 6.4.2; 6.5.1.H; 6.5.2.A; 6.6.A; 6.7.1.A; 6.7.I.B; 6.7.2.A, 6.7.2.13 ;6.7.2.0 ;6.7.2.D; 6.7.2.G ;6.7.3.A ;6.7.3.B; 6.7.3.0 ; 6.7.3.D; 6.7.3.E; Article XI., Sections: 4.3.1.5; 4.3.2.A.5; 10.2.2; & 10.4; &; Article XIV., Section 2.2. Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer, provided an update on Broadband and information included: GREAT Grant BrightSpeed will be serving over 4500 locations o $10.26 million with Harnett's match of $375,000 Spectrum will be serving around over 800 locations o $2.9 million with Harnett's match of $246,000 Ripple Fiber will be serving around over 1000 locations o Fully State and Ripple funded CAR Grant • BrightSpeed will be serving an additional 2000 locations o $5.54 million funded fully by the State Broadband Office and BrightSpeed • NEW as of April 2025 o Spectrum will be serving an additional 300 locations o $1 million funded fully by the State Broadband Office and Spectrum • More o There may be potential projects in the future depending on the available State funding after this CAB grant round Mr. Hall introduced Kayla Houde, Director of Government Affairs, Ripple Fiber who joined via Teams Meeting online. Ms. Houde provided information regarding Ripple Fiber. Brad Abate, Jetport Director reviewed a request for approval of the project ordinance for the Hangar Project. This project consists of the development of a large corporate apron, connector taxiway, and pad ready sites for up to 8 corporate hangars to accommodate existing demand per the County hangar construction waiting list. The first phase of development to be constructed will involve the design and relocation of Airport Road and associated utilities. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Lisa McFadden, Assistant County Manager, reviewed the following information regarding the FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget: • General Fund: $183,457,942 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 6 of 8 • Harnett Regional Water: $50,595,000 • Solid Waste: $8,972,554 • Budget Overview • Tax Dollars at Work • General Fund Revenue Summary • Revenue Sources • Fund Balance • Recommended FY 2026 Tax Rate • FY 2025-2026 Budget Priorities • Compensation • Positions Recommended — General Fund • Positions Recommended — Enterprise Funds • 22 Position Reclassifications - General Fund • Recommended Expansions — General Fund • Harnett County Schools — Current Projects • Harnett Regional Water Budget Summary • Harnett Regional Water — Revenue Summary • Harnett Regional Water — Expansion Requests • Harnett Regional Water — Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) • Solid Waste - Budget Summary • Solid Waste — Revenue Summary • Solid Waste - Expansion Requests • Summary of Expansion Costs • Recommended Fees • Recommended Fire District Tax Rates Additional discussion included % sales tax. Ms. McFadden stated a public hearing on the budget has been advertised and is scheduled for Monday, May 19t' at 6:00 pm. Additional discussions can be held, if needed, at upcoming work sessions with adoption of the budget on June 16`h. A copy of the presentation is attached. (Attachment 2) Brent Trout, County Manager, reviewed a request for approval of a letter of support for Harnett County's zip code initiative and enlisting support from congressional colleagues for House Bill 3095. Commissioner Jaggers made a motion to approve the letter of support. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously. (Attachment 3) Chairman Nicol shared we now have a representative from US House Representative Brad Knott's office here once a week. Mr. Trout also reviewed a request to adopt a Resolution Opposing House Bill 765 An Act to Reform Local Government Development Regulations In This State. Vice Chairman Morris made Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 7 of 8 a motion to adopt a Resolution Opposing House Bill 765 An Act to Reform Local Government Development Regulations In This State. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jaggers and carried unanimously. (Attachment 4) The Board reviewed a request from Johnston -Lee -Harnett Community Action Group for the reappointment of Gordon Springle or appointment of a new representative as Mr. Springle's term expires May 31, 2025. Commissioner Jaggers made a motion to postpone this item to the May 19, 2025 Board meeting to allow additional time to review information regarding the Board. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris. Chairman Nicol, Vice Chairman Morris and Commissioners Matthews and Jaggers voted in favor of the motion to postpone. Commissioner McKoy voted against the motion to postpone. Motion carried 4:1. Mr. Trout shared there is a Town Hall Meeting tonight at Town Hall in Erwin at 6:00 pm. with Vice Chairman Morris. Commissioner McKoy and I attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the community center for the Shawtown Alumni Association; excited they are breaking ground on that project. We have just completed our spring cleaning, we had 509 volunteers, who volunteered over 1350 hours, 1900 bags of trash were collected, 53 roadways cleaned; very successful cleanup. Commissioner Jaggers made a motion to go into Closed Session for consultation with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney -client privilege concerning the handling of certain litigation and claims including the following listed case: County of Harnett vs. 3M, et al. "MDL No. 2:18-MN-2873 RMG;" and consultation with and instructions to the county staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating a proposed contract for the acquisition of real property. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143- 318.11 (a)(3) and (5). The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously. Following a motion to come out of Closed Session, Chairman Nicol called the meeting back into open session. Commissioner Jaggers made a motion to adjourn the Board of Commissioners at 12:13 pm. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Matthew-B. Nicol, Chairman Meliss6 Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes May 13, 2025 Page 8 of 8 Harnett County Board of Commissioners May 13, 2025 0 I I.. Capital Area M PO • Elected officials and staff representing b counties and 21 municipal jurisdictions -4 • All of Wake and parts of Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, & Johnston Counties Combined 2021 population of 1 .4 million (— 12 percent of NC) Study Purpose Northern Harnett County is experiencing a transformation from rural to a suburban and semi -urban community. North Harnett Transit Study aims to determine transit- supportiveness in the area by - - evaluating the travel patterns and future growth, - educating the residents and stakeholders about different types of transit, and gathering their views on different aspects of transit, - assessing the desire of the decision -makers for transit, and - combining the local transit demand and desire with available transit service options to develop an implementation strategy for North Harnett County Harnett County Transit Study Transit -Supportive Patterns HARTS Ridership - t Population Density n • F. `, A _ 1 in I Future Land Use � a wr.r.ru. Intrazonal Trips = — ZLO Interzonal Trips �0 et Harnett County Transit Study 5 Trip Distribution —. Study Area G_wn.nsugar _; Icy___ • Replica Data -Spring 2023, Thursday • Filtered for all non-commercial travel where destination was not Home, Hotel or Airport. • Total tripps interacting with the Study Area - —136,800 • Daily Trips starting from the Study Area ——104,000 • Daily Trips ending in the Study Area--88,600 • EXIN Trips —32,700 (24%) • INEX Trips — 48,200 (35%) • ININ Trips — 55,700 (41%) Tro sit'UUdy —• 0 Harnett County Transit Study 6 What do you think about using public transit personally? (290 Responses) 2( 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10F ■Verytnterested ■ somewhat interested I Neither Interested nor Uninterestec ■ Somewhat Uninterested ■Very Uninterested ■ Unsure Service Types Evaluation Microtransit Fixed Route Senior Shuttle Regional Route • Flexible • Reliable • Targeted • Commuter based • Multiple Service • Familiar Service type • Shorter routes and time • Connects to Regional Delivery Models . Needs additional periods networks • Recent successes in infrastructure • Serves different areas • Longer / sparser peer communities improvements on different days service $$$ - $$$$ $ 1� 1� ✓✓ _ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ $$ $ 1� ✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ as° $ $ ,� ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ t��1 $$ $ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓ ✓ a-° Proposed Service Area (Draft) —tea Destimbons� . Illingto q �,�. ` 1 / A.,1 t t t III to _ d4.a i a Transit Skrdy Job and Activity Centers - Captures most key destinations Harnett County Transit Study 9 Trip Distribution A Transit Study Existing Travel Patterns - Covers the main spine of travel in the study area (NC 210) - Covers high interzonal travel regions of the eastern half of the study area • 10 Proposed Service Area (Draft) HARTS Rldanhiprj n►r.......rr A HARTS Ridership - Covers high frequency origins and destinations of existing HARTS service Tromir Study Phase 2 Public Engagement Shared Recomme ` [Content on Microtran A Tmosii Study Transit Propensity - Covers most areas where populations with higher dependency on transit are in higher concentration • Harnett County Transit Study 11 Engagement Events and Outreach Events • Lunch and Yoga at Coats Senior Center Pop-up — 4/9 • Campbell University Student Union Pop-up —4110 • The Groves at 421 Apartments in Lillington-4/10 • Angier Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling-4/13 Outreach • Easel & Poster board at Angier Chamber's Community Yard Sale • Materials distributed to all libraries and community centers, as well as County human services • Social media posts and reels on Facebook, Instagram, X, Nextdoor • Ads for reels on Facebook, Instagram, Google • Print and digital ads with The Daily Record What is Microtransit? Microtrartatiso mx of l ad bona 1 b—e",ceordi des..... ig The My of Wilson Wdroduceda • SmaNer vehicles - —1 bases mcrolransit se . in September 2020. • Rders can qo anywhere with,, 11. err a. RIDE replaced the City', bus system. The • R,dws travel m tfvnr own schedule and regaestrides inreal-tune service provided rides for $2.50. Users can • Access to ntubiple destinoto request a ride at my hme through a nroGle • Open to ad rodents. workers. con .ty.e.bws opp. ordure, or by phone. RIDE operates • Eosrw for riders to get to where they wont to go. each as Monday to Saturday with o fleet of vans 156.887 rid., were token m 2022. ® t1i? ® ® Johnston County mtrodmed a .... eew eras sewartww areas , �„ , necrohansd progrvn in March 2027 , _ _ - _. f—I, we currwd services through _ How Does It Work JCATS. uswscon re"si a ride for 1. Download a smartphom app or dial a phone numbw opff 1. o.d ytoapP. ICATS operates Monday b Saturday in the 2.Provde basic contact and payment mformohon Smdhfreld/Sekno aria Their feet of 3 Select a pick -up and drop-off bcalrori ADA-occessible vans provdes over 4.Reaewe—f.rrnotwn and trock.Vr f-..t,—for the rde 12.000rdes ari—Aly. What Are The Benefits? The Town ofMwr Iemfrodicedafree e DYect service svithop0-bond baakM mcrotransit W—e in October 2021 caned - • Flexible roaM andride frodrblp Smart Shuttle. The­cermssevendays , • Improved nmbity for the-nVre ewnn illy a week. It cmnecrsresdents with 17 shuttle • Access tojobs, services. rstldapporMtiNn stops located throughout Morrisville TN% • More effroiwlt thou iraddi—albs service for rtsroland esbarbon inckrdes a conned,. to the Gorriongle bus areas rwtwork for easy access to Cory. Durfwm,,`i •.. t bbhtgh mdChapeifVI Riderscanbooko •M m the mode or desktop cap. Smart —joirowiled `V 11 122 rides n 2022. Harnett County Transit Study 13 Microtransit For Residents in North Harnett County Paige, Speacw, and Emy could use msci u� � �, s t ro W rc Learn more about mKrotrormt ord how rt cm benefit you on our website: www.NorthHornenTramRStudy.com 14 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results Is this a good way of providing mobility choices to the community Tw 11% 20% 9% ■ Yes, this is a good transit solution for this area. I'm not sure. No, this is not a good transit solution for this area. s Harnett County Transit Study Is Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results Questions: Will the service be handicap and wheelchair accessible? Yes. The fleet will include accessible vehicles. How can seniors access this service without a smartphone or internet? Contract with the service provider should include a call center so that people without internet access can call for service. How will microtransit connect to regional services? Recommended microtransit service includes external connections to regional services - Apex Park & Ride, Wake Tech - Southern Wake Campus Park & Ride, and Fuquay-Varina South Park & Ride. Why is the service area limited to North Harnett? This was a transit'feasibility'study for Harnett County administered through Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). CAMPO's boundary only extends to the northern half of the County. However, efforts are being made by Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) to study transit feasibility within their boundaries which will cover the southern half of Harnett County. 16 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results • -• Questions: What safety measures will be implemented to make microtransit more appealing than rideshares? Drivers will undergo background checks and regular training, including customer service and emergency response. Vehicles will be subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safe operation. Uniformed drivers and marked vehicles will enhance passenger confidence. How will users be prevented from getting stranded awayfrom home? To avoid passengers being stranded, the service will operate during clearly defined hours. Riders will be encouraged to plan their return trips within these operational windows. Notifications and reminders may be provided via the app or phone service to help riders schedule timely pickups and ensure round-trip availability. Will microtransit and HARTS services run simultaneously? Yes, microtransit will complement existing HARTS services rather than replace them. The goal is to increase flexibility, improve coverage, and optimize overall service efficiency by offering an additional mobility option that fills service gaps or addresses specific rider needs. Harnett County Transit Study 17 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results Questions: Is there a study for southern Harnett County? FAMPO is preparing to conduct a transit study for the southern part of Harnett County What was the need for the study? As North Harnett County continued to experience increased growth and development, its leaders have turned to exploring various mobility options, including transit, to serve the community. Could this service expand to other areas over time? Yes, this service could be expanded upon in the future to other areas of Harnett County. How will scheduling work and will there be long wait times? Wait times for microtransit depends on fleet size, which depends on the level of funding allocated to this service. Scheduling will be done through a software that tries to minimize wait times, but it ultimately depends on the fleet size. 18 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results _I Positive Comments: • Create connections throughout Harnett County: o Low-income areas like Erwin, Dunn o Fuquay Varina for seniors o Western Harnett County o Hospitals/Doctor offices • Microtransit and buses will help alleviate congestion in Northwest Harnett, Angier, and U.S. 401. • Ensure accessibility for Spanish speakers. • This will create more jobs. • There is a need for subsidized and free transit for seniors, students, people with disabilities, and those with a criminal history. • Provide storage for wheelchairs, strollers and bikes. • Good alternative to the current transit system. • Contact Amtrak to construct a station in Fuquay Varina and Lillington. • This study was a good idea. • Transportation is vital in this part of Harnett County, especially for seniors. • Microtransit will be a good asset for Harnett County. Harnett County Transit Study 19 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results Critical Comments: Make improvements to pedestrian infrastructure within service area Fix the existing HARTS system first, including expanding hours of operation. • Microtransit does not feel scalable as the county grows. • Broader input is needed on this recommendation, including from those who do not access information electronically. • Campbell University's demographics which are suited for microtransit differ from rural Harnett County. • Lowes is not a realistic rideshare destination; funds are better used for roadway construction or building commercial shopping centers in Lillington, Erwin, Buies Creek, and North Harnett. • Waste of money. • North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office needs more detailed plans to comment. Concerns about long wait times due to connections to regional destinations. 0 Harnett County Transit Study 20 Transit Support - Phase 2 Public Engagement Results Public IQ pstions # e F re: How will this service be implemented after the study and how long will it take? How will the service be funded? • What will be local obligation? • What are the cost differences between microtransit, and standard rideshares for users? What will be the operating hours? How many buses? Other questions? Harnett County Transit Study 21 0 Hainett County Trans it Study 22 Proposed Service —A l Microtransit with External ' Proposed: Service Area & p•k&�de Regional Destinations Connections o 7.,:, �'� n ✓ Flexible Wake Tech - S them Wake Campus pak&Rfde ✓ Scalable ✓ Combines aspects of other service types Fuquay-Varina South P.,k&Ride explored ✓ Does not need any fixed infrastructure (in U -'Angie= the short term) o ✓ Option to use existing HARTS fleet (in the - Z� short term) ,' Coats-_3> ✓ Provide connections to high demand LIIIIngton 1 - locations outside of the immediate waimart wp«tent¢, and service area e w n,rldeny�Hbus g� �tow<a Hnme impro em<nt �-:.. snoppmy center t: xl Harnett cnunry .; +tDown[own ✓ Connections to regional transit A y 6""" Betsy Johno Hnspitall Dunn i • Harnett County Transit Study Implementation Recommended a `Software as HOW DOES QUICKRIDE WORK? a Service' (SaaS)/Technology Acquisition service model for 15rltf6. 2�.r,tr,,,., RESERVATION PICK-UP microtransit service. TYPE tjo.hud LOCATION ✓ Leverages existing resources to operate service 3St�e�oH� 7.�d 4 s3�d� u. DROP OFF www.jcats,org ; DROP OFF ✓ HARTS would operate service Location 41 Time r ✓ HARTS able to make use of existing staff i Q vehicles, equipment 61N5STLRUCT1ONkS- r 6VERIFYf CONFIRM �a n ✓ Vendor supplies software (scheduling, rider � app, web portal) Similar service model in Johnston County. 24 _It Implementation Operating Parameters • Span of Service • Recommend starting with existing hours of operation • Potential for future expansion if supported by demand • Wait Times • Similar services in North Carolina have wait time targets from 15 minutes to 30 minutes • Trip Booking • Booking is typically done through an app, but should consider how trips could be booked without the app (i.e., website or call center) • Fare Structure and Payment Method • Consider if fare structure similar to existing HARTS system will be used or different fare structure • Similar services in North Carolina range from free fare to $6.00 a ride, each way • Payments can usually happen through app, but consider alternative ways to accept payment Implementation Funding • Many microtransit services in North Carolina funded as pilot study using federal discretionary funding. • Need to apply; often reimbursement model • Usually onetime influx of funds • Local funding needed to sustain service • Limited state funding used by agencies in North Carolina for microtransit • One example of using rural operating funding (formula funding) • Local and county funding large source of funding for microtransit services in North Carolina • Harnett County Transit Study 26 Capital and Operating Costs • Ability to utilize existing HARTS vehicles / facilities to limit capital costs • One-time installation fee for technology is likely • High level, estimated operating costs: DailyCost per Monthly Cost Revenue .. ' Per HH** Per Person"' © $80 $2,200 $562,000 $2.53 $0.94 $80 $2,900 $750,000 $3.38 $1.26 © $80 $3,600 $937,000 $4.22 $1.57 M Assumes 9 hours of daily service ' Assumes 256 days of operation "* 18,471 households in 2021 ACS *•` 49,442 persons in 2021 ACS -• 0 Harnett County Transit Study 26 Phased Implementation Plan Pre -Pilot (Year 0-2) • Develop unique branding • Identify funding i • Potential for NCDOT IMD Planning Study and FAMPO Countywide study • Procure vendor • System testing with vendor i • Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to monitor pilot Pilot Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation (Year 3) • Conduct public outreach to, promote service AN • Launch pilot program • Monitor pilot against KPIs • Determine if pilot should become permanent Transition to Permanent Program (Year 4) • Consider additional expansions or changes to pilot program • Identify additional capital or operating needs and needed funding • Conduct public outreach to promote service • Continue to monitor service against KPIs I • Harnett County Transit Study 27 Study Next Steps 41 Present Plan at Harnett County Work Session kLocal Endorsement and Approval of Plan )�j Presentation to CAMPO TCC and Executive Board r' CAMPO endorsement Study Conclusion s 0 Harnett County Transit Study 28 Benefits and Opportunities Benefits Opportunities Challenges • Increased accessibility • Increased regional connectivity Consistent Funding particularly in rural and low- density areas . Increased economic development Bus operator retention by supporting workforce mobility Cost sharing mechanisms with • Offers curb -to -curb service, ' Generates data on travel patterns other jurisdictions helping seniors, people with that can then guide future disabilities, and others with expansion and investments Addressing needs of the entire mobility challenges. county (beyond the study area) • Anecdotal — support and ' Adaptable for the future excitement • Successful in peer communities • Flexibility and convenience through on -demand scheduling • Testimonials from other towns o Harnett County Transit Study 29 Advancing Microtransit in Harnett County As community needs evolve, so must our approach to public transportation. The results of this study clearly show strong local interest in microtransit as a flexible, accessible, and context -appropriate mobility solution. We urge public officials to: • Consider transit as a service that becomes necessary with the growth of an area. • Assess local funding potential for transit. State and federal grants are inconsistent. • Advance the recommendations of this study to implementation stage. • Improve economic participation of low-income, car -deficient households, people who cannot drive (teens, seniors, young adults) through transit. • Champion statewide and federal transit funding initiatives to ensure consistent funding streams (similar to roadways). It is now time to turn vision into action. Let's move Harnett County forward! �� _ s • Harnett County Transit Study 30 Thankyou CAMPO Shelby Powell Deputy Director she[by.powell@campo-nc.us 984-542-3626 XN%%I) Shivang Shelat, AICP Lead Transportation Planner Shivang.Shelat@wsp.com 984-269-4651 • Harnett County Transit Study 31 HARI FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget Budget Work Session May 13, 2025 COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ��r Budget Overview —General Fund FY 26 FY 26 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 Recommended Recommended FY 26 Total Recommended Recommended 1 Actwl Actual Reviled Cont Ecp Recommended Variance Inc70ec Revenue TAXES AD VALOREM 79,943,695 B3.791,705 86,760,145 92,997,541 - 92,997,541 b.237,396 71 TAXES SALES 28,878.721 30,207,511 30.003.000 32.020.000 - 32.020.000 2017,000 7% TAXES OTHER 1,536,644 1660, 195 1,300,000 100 .6,000 - 1.600,000 300.000 231 RESTRICTED REVENUE 23,932,971 21.228.943 23.668.547 20,735,265 334.978 21,070,243 (2,598,304) 01%) RESTRICT ED REVENUE (MEDICAID) 6,619.121 5338.962 4.000.000 4.000,ODO - 4,000000 - -1 SERVICE CHARGES 18.018.305 19499,077 21,382,135 22.676,059 - 22,676,059 1,293.924 6% ENTERPRISE CHARGES 4.393 6,326 - - - - - -1 FACILITY FEES 2784 3.487 - - - - - -1 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2.244.812 343.210 1,112.035 1.052,063 - 1.D52063 (59.972) (5S) INTERF LIND/BUDGETARY 1.274,238 1.955Bb3 12.613.365 8,042.036 - 8,042.036 (4,571,329) 136%) EXpelres SALARIES & BENEF ITS 66.296.035 78,010,104 87,045,639 90.971107 1,1B3.537 92.154,644 5,109.005 6% PROF ESSIONAL SERVICES 1,773,607 2.115,237 1.452.317 1.408.510 62.500 1,471010 18,693 11 SUPPLIES & MAT ERIAL5 4,342.796 4.649,971 5,547.661 5.558.681 32.866 5.591,547 43.B86 11 CURRENT SERVICES 5366.653 6,179,638 8,776.216 8.408.448 26.315 a434,763 1341,4531 14%) FIXED CHARGES 14.830.133 14,363,191 18946.158 19.566396 697.339 20.263,735 1,317.577 71 CAPITAL OUTLAY 751.212 2.153,568 176.381. 35,000 20.395 55,395 (120.989) (69%) CONT RACTS& GRANTS 4250 3,596 16.895 5000 - 5000 (11.8951 (70%) NON -CAPITALIZED ASSETS 766,008 661.218 2195.971 722. 545 303.231 1.025.776 11,170,1951 (53%) INTCRF ONO/BUDGETARY 27,336,394 18,017,337 17,474.721 12.824. 700 - 12.824.70C 14,650.021) (27%) EDUCATION 27.679,321 29.937.603 32.757.070 32.807,070 3.338.731 36.145,801 3388.731 10% DSSPROGRAMS 3.882,751 4.377,412 62B8.238 5,367,293 - 5.367,293 (920.9451 OW VIOA PROGRAM - 55.920 156.957 118,278 - 118.278 (38.6791 (25%) HEALTH 230,377 240,568 - - - - - -% TRANSPORTATION - - 5.000 - - - (5,000) (100%) PCARO ENCUMBRANCE - 29 - - - - - -1 Tax Dollars at Work Public Safety: 10.37C 9"1 Human Services: 12.464 General Government: 944 Property Taxes 59.1 Cper $1D0 property valuation Culture & Recreation: 2.11 C Capital Improvement & Debt: 3.62C Economic & physkal Development: IA74 Education: 11.64C General Fund Revenue Summary FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 Redonmwnde Revenue: Actual Actual Rwlsed FY 26 FY 26 1 Recommended Cont E:p FY 26 Total Recommended AD VALOREM TAXES - REAL 70,148,155 73,700,403 77.052,232 82.201,638 - 82,201,638 AD VALOREM TAXES - MOTOR VEHICLE 9,096,775 9,490,053 9,202.913 10,125.903 - 10,125,903 AVTAXES - REAL DELINQUENT 334AS2 223,242 180.000 320.000 - 320AW AD VALOREM TAXES - PENALTIES 364,613 378,007 325,000 350,000 - 350AW RESTRICTED - STATE 6,14SW9 3.252,007 4,074,550 2,387,690 - 2,387,690 RESTRICTED - LOCAL 35,668 50,103 62.000 RESTRICTED - OTHER - 32,180 65,820 - - MEDICAID HOLD HARMLESS 6,619.121 5.338,962 4,000,000 4.000,000 4,ODO.000 SERVICE CHARGES - DEPARTMENTAL 16,096.979 16.835,779 15,868,235 17,162.089 - 17,162.009 SERVICE CHARGES - INDIRECT COST 1,560.659 1,557,267 1,422,070 1.422,070 - 1,422,070 FACILITY FEES - ENERGY 2.784 3,487 - - - - SALE OF MATERIALS AND SCRAP 501 - - - - - SALE OF ASSETS 123,685 17.050 - - - - GAINAOSS ON ASSETS - (1,825,500) - - - CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS 243,821 348,434 52.571 33,250 33,250 INSURANCE SETTLEMENT 194.263 159,744 110,156 - - - LEASE / RENT 150,184 155,550 71.250 81,450 - 81,450 OTHER REVENUE 1532,358 1,487,932 87Q058 937,363 - 937,363 TRANSFERS FROM - GENERAL - - 38,200 - - - TRANSFERS FROM - SPECIAL REVENUE 1,274,238 95,803 - TRANSFERS FROM - CAPITAL PROJECT - 1.060,060 85,145 - - - TRANSFERSFROM- CAPITAL RESERVE - - 1013,720 - FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED - - 11476,300 8.042,036 - 8.042,036 I- " Revenue Sources Federell00gowerww": e® Servke Clwg= 12.36% Fund Balance: 4.39% (W)i Miscellaneous & Transfer Ins: 0.57% Fund Balance 0 FY 2026 Appropriated Fund Balance - $8,042,036 Ito$ 4,719,958 less than the FY 2025 Appropriated Fund Balance amount of $12,761,994 q; Recommended FY 2026 Tax Rate $0.591 (per $100 valuation) No recommended tax rate increase lk� One penny = $1,5621226 IFY 2025-2026 Budget Priorities Compensation Cost -of -Living Adjustment (COLA) of 3% 1.5% Merit Pay o 1/0 401K for all non -sworn officer positions *15 Increase in Employer Paid Retirement Benefits Health Insurance e ,:I Positions Recommended — General Fund 14 Full -Time Positions Animal Service - Shelter DSS-CPS DSS-FC Emergency Management HARTS Human Resources Legal Library-Benhaven Library -Coats Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office -Jail Sheriff's Office -Jail Tax Animal Care Technician (move PT to FT) Social Worker I A&T - extended hours positions - 9/1/25 start date Social Worker III -permanency planning - 9/1/25 start date Emergency Management Specialist - start date 9/16/25 Transit Driver (move PT to FT) Human Resources Generalist Risk Management and Safety Manager Library Program Specialist (move PT to FT) Library Program Specialist (move PT to FT) Assistant Accreditation Manager Body Worn Camera Assistant Detention Lieutenant -training Detention Sergeant - hiring/recruiting Tax Program Assistant Positions Recommended — Enterprise Funds 7 Full -Time Positions Harnett Regional Water (HRW) —Administration Administration & Budget Officer HRW-South Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant HRW-Water Distribution HRW-Water Distribution HRW-Water Distribution Solid Waste Utility System Pump Technician Utility Systems Manager Utility Construction Inspector Distribution System Tech Trainee 2 Heavy Equipment Operators ' 22 Position Reclassifications -General Fund Animal Service - Shelter Animal Care Technician (g 13) to Animal Shelter Supervisor (g 15) Building Inspections Central Permitting Technician (g 19) to Sr. Central Permitting Technician (g 21) DSS 2 Community Social Services Assistants (g 10) to Community Social Service Technicians (g 14) Facilities Maintenance Facility Maintenance Supervisor (g 23) to Facility Maintenance Manager (g 24) Facilities Maintenance Facility Maintenance Technician 2 (g 19) to Facility Maintenance Technician 3 (g 20) Facilities Maintenance Facility Maintenance Technician 1 (g 18) to Facility Maintenance Technician 2 (g 19) Finance Procurement Specialist (g 24) to Procurement Manager (g 26) Library -Main Circulation Manager (g 24) to Branch Manager IV (g 25) Parks & Recreation Grounds Maintenance Technician I (g 15) to Grounds Maintenance Technician II (g 17) Register of Deeds ROD Deputy I (g 16) to ROD Deputy II (g 17) Sheriff's Office Lieutenant (g114) to Captain (g117) & Sergeant (g112) to Lieutenant (g114) Sheriff's Office Administrative Support Specialist III (g 16) to Administrative Assistant (g 19) Sheriff's Office Administrative Support Specialist II (g 14) to Administrative Support Specialist III (g 16) Sheriff's Office Detective (g 114) to Computer Forensic Analyst (g 112) Administrative Support Specialist I (g13) to Admin Support Specialist III (g16), Agricultural Cost Share Technician (g17) to Natural Soil & Water Resource Conservationist I (g19) Tax Tax Program Assistant (g 16) to Tax Program Assistant Supervisor (g 18) Veterans Services 3 Vet Services Specialist (g 19) to Veteran Service Officers(g 21) Recommended Expansions — Ge - Cultural & Recreation o Library o Implement an early literacy program o Implement an in-service staff training program o Increase number of e-resources o Parks & Recreation o Design a new Harnett County Parks logo Recommended Expansions —General Fund General Government • Administration o Implement a county -wide language services program o Implement a mobile application for county information o Implement a Rapid Process Improvement program • Board of Elections o Increase Election Worker pay by $15.00 per day Recommended Expansions —General Fund General Government • Facilities o Purchase a new custodian vehicle • Governing Body o Allocate funds in the continuation budget for the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series o Increase annual salary for Board of Commissioners Recommended Expansions —General Fund Education —Central Carolina Community College • Recommending $338,731 increase for operating and capital needs o Increased operating costs — utilities, maintenance and custodial supplies, salary & benefits, and retirement & insurance o Replacement of HVAC controller and replacement/conversion of a boiler oVentilation system upgrade oVarious maintenance projects: interior/exterior painting parking lot restriping, light fixtures, handicap door and fire alarm upgrades NMI Recommended Expansions —General Fund Education — Harnett County Schools • Recommending $3 million dollar increase for current expenses for Harnett County Schools • $1.4 million for maintenance projects • $1 million for capital outlay IHarnett County Schools —Current Projects • Flatwoods Middle School - $85.6M • Lill ington-Shawtown Elementary Gym Addition - $8M • Child Nutrition Freezer/Cooler - $4.2M _ 19 J F-l!" Recommended Expansions —General Fund Human Services • Social Services o After-hours drug testing services Public Safety • Emergency Services - Emergency Medical Services o Fund operating costs to outsource daily morgue operations • Emergency Services — Rescue Districts o 10% increase in funding for operational costs Recommended Expansions —General Fund Transportation • HARTS —Administration o Grant match to replace three transit vehicles that have reached 145,000 miles (end of life cycle). The county is required to provide a 10% match. o Grant match to security camera system. The county is required to proved a 10% match. One1 y NOewORTO4towth new Strong rootsnd 0 HARNETT REGIONAL ',,NATER IHarnett Regional Water Budget Summary FY 26 FY 26 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 Total Recommended Recommendad FY 26 Total Recommended Mooadranded Actual Aciwl Rwlsed Requested Cont Exp Recommended thrlame %hlc/DK Revenues SERVICE CHARGES 555,432 1,297.115 7500D0 800.000 800.DD0 - 8D0,000 50.000 7% ENTERPRISE CHARGES 2.477,357 2.448.342 2.418,000 2,418.000 2,418.000 - 2,418.000 - -t FACILITY FEES 41.935,720 4.7,630.099 43,600,000 47,D00,000 47.000,000 - 47.000.000 3,400.000 0% MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 1103.296,900) 1.030,389 341,412 377.000 377,000 - 377,000 35,588 10% INTERFUND/BUDGETARY - - 582,700 - - - - 1582.700) (100%: Total (58,326,391) 52,405,945 47,692,112 50,595,000 505951000 - 50,59SAM 2,902,1106 6% Expenses SALARIES B BENEF II S 8.999,945 9,899,089 11.644,545 12484,320 12,133.289 453,235 12,586.524 941,979 8% PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 280,691 519,520 1,318,490 1,513.000 1,513.000 - 1,513.000 194,510 15% SUPPLIES S MAT ERIALS 5.318,936 6.306,537 8,431,575 9.11B.475 9.118.475 - 9,118.475 686.900 8% CURRENT SERVICES 10.719,842 11.709,354 14,509,292 15,581.658 15,581.658 - 15,581,658 1,072.366 7% FIXED CHARGES 22.842,333 18.661.638 5.416.679 5.517.616 5,517.616 - 5,517.616 100.937 2% CAPITAL OUTLAY 763,967 1.778,706 1.682,424 1,064,142 818.977 942,961 1, 761,938 79,514 5% NON -CAPITALIZED ASSETS 128,899 109512 257,600 243.900 243.900 - 243.900 (13,700) (S%: INTERFUND/BUDGETARY 28.847,973 5.099,661 4431,507 4,271.889 4,271.809 - 4,271089 (159.618) (4%: Total 77,902,S66 54,164,017 47,692,112 5o,595,000 49.190,904 1,396,196 50655SA00 2,902,6e6 6% IHarnett Regional Water -Revenue Summary Revenue: FY 23 Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 Revised FY 26 FY 26 Recommended Recommended Cont Exp FY 26 Total Recommended SERVICE CHARGES - INVEST EARNINGS 555,432 1,297,115 750.000 800,000 - 800,000 ENTR CHARGES - OTHER SERVICES 897,830 909,600 950,000 950,000 - 950,000 ENTR CHARGES - RETURNED CHECK 17,900 19,900 18,000 18,DOO - 18,000 ENTR CHARGES - PENALTIES 1,561,627 1,518,842 1,450,000 1,450,000 - 1,450.000 FACILITY FEES - WATER 27,392,797 30,829,243 28,500,000 30,400,000 - 30,400,000 FACILITY FEES - SEWER 13,762,882 15,619,277 14,200,000 15,500,000 - 15,500,000 FACILITY FEES - ENERGY 780,041 1,181,579 900,000 1,100,000 - 1,100,000 SALE OF ASSETS 68,326 146,152 15,000 12,000 - 12,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY OFFSET (104,058,709) - - - - - INSURANCE SETTLEMENT 54,844 19,056 1,412 - - - LEASE / RENT 186,354 211,949 175,000 205,000 - 205.000 OTHER REVENUE 452,285 653,232 150,000 160,000 - 160.000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED - - 582,700 - - - Harnett Regional Water — Expansion Requests • Sewer Collections o Three backup generators for sewer lift stations SLS #2, SLS #26 and SLS #35 o Purchase an excavator and trailer sewer jetter • Water Distribution o Purchase a standby generator for a water booster station o Replace three high -mileage vehicles o Purchase a new vehicle for the recommended Utility Construction Inspector 0 r,116" Harnett Regional Water — Expansion Requests • North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant o Purchase a replacement mower o Purchase a replacement generator for the maintenance building • South Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant o Replace one high -mileage vehicle o Purchase a new vehicle for the recommended Utility System Pump Technician o Purchase a new drop deck trailer for the scissor lift Harnett Regional Water —Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ISolid Waste Budget Summary FY 26 FY 26 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 Total Recommended Recommended FY 26 Total Recommended Recommended Actual Actual Revised Requested Cont Exp Recommended Variance Xlnc/Dec Revenues REST RICT ED REVENUE 378,939 418,366 300.000 375,000 375,000 - 375,000 75,000 :5, 5ERVICE CHARGES 18.173 8.173 6,858 - - - - (6.858) (100:) ENILRPRISECHARGES 3,525625 3,472,432 3,912.000 3,514.000 3,514.000 3.514.000 (398,0001 (101.) FACILITY FEES 4,824.836 4.919,568 4,822.000 4.822,000 4,983,554 - 4.983.554 161,554 31. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME (572,047) 109,717 185,000 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 185,0001 (46%) Total 8,175,526 8,928.256 9,225,858 8.811,000 8,972,554 - 8,972,554 (253,304) 13%) Expenses SALARIES& BENEf ITS 1,195,304 1,298.524 1,501.816 78.300 1,602.790 133,312 1,736.102 234,286 16% PROF ESSIONALSERVICES 126,120 147.696 181,34C 224.340 224,340 - 224.340 43,000 24% SUPPLIES &MATERIALS 124,346 153.421 237,611. 413.549 413,549 - 413.549 175.935 74% CURRENT SERVICES 687,517 1.154.811 1,437,838 858.738 B58,738 - 858,738 (579.100) (40%) FIXED CHARGES 4,200.575 4.733.695 4,912.869 5.329.259 5.329.259 - 5.329,259 416.390 8: CAPI TAL OUTLAY (66.956) - 95,154 7,200 7,20C - 7.200 (87.9541 (921.) NON -CAPITALIZED ASSETS - 9,341 17,714 15,400 15,400 - 15.400 12,3141 (13%) INTLRF UND/BUDGETARY 900,928 1.636.229 841.513 387,966 387.966 - 397466 (453.547) (54%) Total 7,167,834 9,133,717 9,225,858 7.314,752 8,839,242 133,312 8,972,554 (253,304) (3%) I 29 Solid Waste -Revenue Summary Revenue: FY 23 Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 Revised FY 26 FY 26 Recommended Recommended Cont Exp FY 26 Total Recommended RESTRICTED - STATE 378,939 418,366 300,000 375,000 375,000 SERVICE CHARGES - INDIRECT COST - - 6,858 - - SERVICE CHARGES - INVEST EARNINGS 18,173 8,173 - - - ENTR CHARGES - OTHER SERVICES 3,513,150 3,458,307 3,900,000 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 ENTR CHARGES - SPECIAL CHARGES 12,375 14,125 12,000 14,000 14,000 ENTRCHARGES- RETURNED CHECK 100 - - - - FACILITY FEES - SW - CURRENT 4,786,060 4,886,580 4,800,000 4,950,554 4.950,554 FACILITY FEES - SVJ - PRIOR 38,776 32,988 22,000 33,000 - 33,000 SALE OF MATERIALS AND SCRAP 93,417 109,253 185,000 100,000 - 100,000 SALE OF ASSETS 52,625 - - - - CAPITAL OUTLAY OFFSET (738,120) - INSURANCE SETTLEMENT 19,356 - - OTHER REVENUE 675 464 - - Solid Waste - Expansion Requests • Extending hours of landfill operations Summary of Expansion Costs Expansion requests funded through General Fund - 0 $5,664,914 Expansion requests funded through Harnett Regional Water - $1,396,196 Expansion requests funded through Solid Waste- $133,312 IRecommended Fees Changes in various fees: Development Services, Emergency Services, Information Technology, Harnett Regional Jetport, Health Department, Parks & Recreations, Tax, Solid Waste, and Harnett Regional Water Development Services o Subdivision plat reviews o Conditional rezoning application Emergency Services o Various operational and construction permits to align with surrounding counties Harnett Regional Jetport o Fuel sales o Equipment usage fee (forklift and ground power unit) 33 IRecommended Fees -continued Health o Various vaccinations Information Technology o Software subscriptions o Support services Parks & Recreation o Afterschool and Summer Camp fees o Team fees for softball Tax o Advertising for unpaid parcels Recommended Fees - continued Solid Waste o Waste Hauler Permit fee o Tipping fees (Construction and Demolition (C&D) and Land -Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) o Municipal Solid Waste (transfer station) Harnett Regional Water o Development meter fee o Industrial User Permit fee (application, renewal, and modification) o Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) violation fee 35 j IRecommended Fire District Tax Rates District FY 25 Rate FY 26 Req Rate FY 26 Rec Rate Total Revenue FY 25 Rate Produces Total Revenue FY 26 Rate Produces Increase Anderson Creek Angier 0.110 0.085 0.110 0,085 0.110 0.085 2,058,577 2,101,376 2,058,577 2,101,376 Benhaven 0.120 0.120 0.120 1,736,333 1,736,333 Benson 0.120 0.120 0.120 143,273 143,273 Boone Trail 0.100 0.110 0.110 938,309 1,015,873 77,564 Buies Creek 0.100 0.1075 0.1075 913,368 967,344 53,976 Coats/Grove 0.110 0.110 0.110 993,828 993,828 - CrainsCreek 0.100 0.110 0.110 84,480 91,115 6,635 Cypress Pointe 0.095 0.095 0.095 77,326 77,326 - Dunn 0.090 0.110 0.110 1,993,761 2,341,553 347,792 Erwin 0.095 0.105 0.105 462,846 501,064 38,218 Flatbranch 0.130 0.130 0.130 696,264 696,264 - Flatwoods 0.120 0.120 0.120 159,029 159,029 Godwin 0.150 0.150 0.150 18,009 18,009 Northwest Harnett 0.080 0.080 0.080 1,612,684 1,612,684 Spout Springs 0.120 0.120 0.120 3,030,135 3.030,135 - Summerville 0.100 0.110 0.110 1,254,643 1,354,645 100,002 West Area 0.130 0.150 0.150 86,874 97,764 10,890 West Johnston 0.070 0.120 0.120 28,193 44,093 15,900 36 -- Next Steps • Public Hearing for the Budget — Monday, May 19th at 6:00 pm • Budget Work Session (if needed) — Tuesday, May 27th • Budget Work Session (if needed) — Monday, June 2nd • Budget Work Session (if needed) — Tuesday, June 10th • Budget Approval by —June 16th RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 'son' I� E8 mom 66 ATTACHMENT 3 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman William Morris, Vice -Chairman Barbara McKoy W. Brooks Matthews Duncan "Eddie' laggers Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board May 13, 2025 The Honorable Brad Knott U.S. House of Representatives 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 RE: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR HARNETT COUNTY'S ZIP CODE INITIATIVE AND ENLISTING SUPPORT FROM CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES Dear Congressman Knott, On behalf of Harnett County and the National Independent ZIP Code Coalition we would like to express our support for the current ZIP Code Initiatives in the I I9th Congress. Our fight to obtain an independent ZIP Code for our residents is important and we seek your support to achieve this objective. As we continue to advocate for this cause, we would like to humbly request your support throughout the 119th Congress and ask that you enlist the support of your colleagues on both sides of the aisle. As you work with other House Representatives from different regions of the United States, you will find that several other communities are also experiencing several inconveniences and hardships because of these similar ZIP Code issues. Therefore, we would also like to request that you work with your colleagues to support HR 3095 introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert. HR 3095 "To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique zip codes for certain communities, and for other purposes" will assist us in creating unique zip codes in the southwest part of Harnett County. The bill addresses the needs of our community and that of our other National Independent ZIP Code Coalition members. During the 118th Congress, H.R. 8753 successfully passed the House of Representatives, though it was stalled in the Senate due to time constraints. This, however, proves that unity makes strength, and we ask that you and your colleagues collaborate to help bring a solution to this nationwide problem. Should you or your staff have any questions about our initiative, please contact Brent Trout, County Manager at btrout@harnett.org or 910-893-7555. Your consideration and support for this initiative is greatly appreciated and we look forward to collaborating with your office. Sincerely, Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman L.i..- .++ Rnarri of C'nmmicsinnerc ATTACHMENT 4 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 Resolution of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Opposing North Carolina House Bill 765 (2025 Session):An Act to Reform Local Government Development Regulations In This State WHEREAS, North Carolina House Bill 765, titled "An Act to Reform Local Government Development Regulations In This State," was introduced in the 2025 legislative session to enact sweeping changes affecting local government planning, zoning, and development regulations; and WHEREAS, the bill proposes significant alterations to local governance structures, including modifications to extraterritorial jurisdiction boundaries, annexation procedures, and the authority of local governments over development regulations; and WHEREAS, the bill further imposes a requirement that local governments must develop and publish a fiscal note for any new, amended, or repealed ordinance affecting development, regardless of scale or impact; and WHEREAS, this fiscal note requirement places an undue administrative and financial burden on local governments -particularly small or rural jurisdictions with limited staff and resources, hindering their ability to respond efficiently to community needs and policy priorities; and WHEREAS, such requirements could delay essential updates to development ordinances and discourage proactive planning efforts, ultimately interfering with municipalities' and counties' ability to manage growth effectively and equitably; and WHEREAS, the bill's provisions risk undermining local autonomy and community specific planning practices by imposing uniform state mandates that may not reflect the diverse needs and contexts of North Carolina's municipalities and counties; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners formally opposes North Carolina House Bill 765 and urges the General Assembly to reconsider the bill's provisions in favor of legislation that respects local authority, reduces regulatory burdens, and promotes flexible, community -driven development strategies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Harnett County Board of Commissioners encourages state lawmakers to work collaboratively with local governments to craft policies that support responsible growth, administrative efficiency, and long-term sustainability across North Carolina. Furthermore, the Chowan County Board of Commissioners encourages its citizens, businesses, property owners, and sister municipalities in communicating with their representatives and share their concerns regarding HB 765 and similar proposed legislation. Adopted this the 13" day of May, 2025. atthew B. Nlme, C Harnett County Board of Commissioners Attest: Meli �DCa�pps, lerl �the oard